What services does the Chamber provide?

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber provides business development programs, networking opportunities, advocacy for Hispanic business interests, youth education initiatives, and resources helping small, minority, and woman-owned businesses succeed in the regional economy.

What is the Chamber's history?

Founded in 1929 as the first Hispanic chamber in the United States, the organization has nearly 100 years of experience advocating for Hispanic business community. The Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation was established in 2000 to further support minority economic development.

How does the Chamber support youth?

Youth programs provide educational activities teaching business skills, economic literacy, and career development opportunities. These initiatives help minority youth understand economic systems and prepare for successful careers and business ownership.

What makes this Chamber unique?

As America's first Hispanic chamber of commerce, the organization brings nearly a century of experience supporting Hispanic businesses. Five-star accreditation recognizes excellence as one of the best-run chambers nationally, demonstrating commitment to member success.

Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation

San Antonio, TX · Founded 2000

Supporting small businesses and minority youth economic development opportunities

Primary audience

Hispanic Businesses

Work area

Economic Development

Topic

Business Support

Contact

Luis Rodriguez

Website Contact

About Organization

Provides activities to increase economic and community development opportunities for small, minority, and woman-owned businesses and minority youth. Based in San Antonio, TX, the foundation operates as part of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce network, generating $402,648 in annual revenue to support entrepreneurship and youth programming.

What They Focus On

Business Empowerment

Programs and advocacy supporting Hispanic, minority, and woman-owned businesses to achieve sustainable growth and economic success

Economic Development

Creating opportunities and pathways for community members to participate fully in regional economic prosperity and advancement

Youth Investment

Educational activities preparing next generation of minority business leaders and economically engaged community members

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$403K

+37.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$335K

+23.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$181K

+50.7% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2024	$402,648	$334,709	$180,953
2023	$293,024	$271,414	$120,086
2022	$189,765	$254,072	$231,281
2020	$142,729	$102,002	$174,121
2019	$344,420	$405,808	$283,198
2018	$557,999	$473,999	$295,513

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Business Support

Direct assistance programs help small businesses navigate challenges, access resources, and achieve growth goals
02

Network Building

Connecting businesses, community leaders, and resources creates opportunities for collaboration and mutual success
03

Youth Development

Educational programs prepare minority youth with skills and knowledge for economic participation and leadership
04

Advocacy Efforts

Chamber advocates for policies and programs that advance economic opportunity for Hispanic and minority communities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation

Business Development

Programs and services supporting growth of Hispanic, minority, and woman-owned businesses throughout San Antonio region

Youth Programs

Educational activities increasing economic opportunities for minority youth preparing them for business success

Community Advocacy

Leadership promoting business interests and community development opportunities for underserved populations

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation.

Luis Rodriguez

President & CEO

Full-time

Jorge Herrera

General Counsel Herrera Law Firm

3 hrs/week

Steve Alaniz

Chair Advisor

20 hrs/week

Anamaria Suescun-Fast

2026 Board Chair

Lisa Navarro-Gonzales

2027 Chair Elect

Juan Antonio Flores

Immediate Past Chair

Liza Barratachea

Secretary

Noah Garcia

Treasurer Senior Vice President | Vantage Bank

Dr. Rubén Minutti Zanatta

Honorary Chair

Jose Maria Gonzalez

Economic/International Development Chair Cross National Advisory Partners

Angie Gaona

Small Business Committee Co-Chair

Patricia Luna

Small Business Committee Co-Chair

Martin Gutierrez

Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair

Tyler Schroeder

Government Affairs Committee Co – Chair Manager State and Local Govt Ops | The Boeing Company

Dr. Robert Garza

Education / Workforce Development Committee Co-Chair

Carla Wright

Education / Workforce Development Committee Co-Chair

Lori Alvarez

Leadership Committee Chair

Fernanda Cardenas

Membership Committee Chair

KJ Feder

Governance Committee Chair

Board Director

Membership Specialist

Crystal Cantu

Director of Special Events and Communications

Jessica Palacios

Director of Government Affairs

Bianca Perez

Director of Leadership Programs

Milestones

1929

Original Chamber Founded

1929

First Hispanic chamber in United States chartered as Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio

2000

Foundation Established

2000

Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation incorporated to support minority business development initiatives

2024

Five-Star Accreditation

2024

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber selected as one of best-run chambers in America with five-star status

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Ada Ortega Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Anamaria Suescun-Fast 2026 Chair Elect 3.00 hrs/week

Angie Gaona Director 2.00 hrs/week

Armida Riojas Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Bryan Gonzales Small Business Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Carla Wright Director 2.00 hrs/week

Christopher Sanchez Director 2.00 hrs/week

Daniel Mezza Director 2.00 hrs/week

Danny Saenz Director 2.00 hrs/week

Debra Guerrero Governance Committee Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Denise Hernandez Immediate Past Chair 3.00 hrs/week

Edgar Gonzales Director 2.00 hrs/week

Eduardo Garcia Director 2.00 hrs/week

Fernanda Cardenas Director 2.00 hrs/week

Gabriela Carmona Director 2.00 hrs/week

Gavino Ramos Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Jacob Valenzuela Membership Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Jason Massiatte Director 2.00 hrs/week

JD Salinas Government Affairs Co-Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey Arndt Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Jeremy Roberts Government Affairs Co-Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Jessica Serna Director 2.00 hrs/week

Joe Pena Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jose Orona Director 2.00 hrs/week

Juan Antonio Flores 2025 Chair Elect 3.00 hrs/week

Juan Ayala Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Kj Feder Leadership Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Letty Gonzales Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Lisa Navarro-Gonzales Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week

Liza Barratachea Director 2.00 hrs/week

Lori Castillo Director 2.00 hrs/week

Marco Garcia Director 2.00 hrs/week

Maria Cantu Director 2.00 hrs/week

Michelle Martinez Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Moises MacIas Director 2.00 hrs/week

Monica Garza Director 2.00 hrs/week

Noah Garcia Finance Committee Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Orlando Castaneda Director 2.00 hrs/week

Patricia Luna Secretary 3.00 hrs/week

Patricia Mejia Director 2.00 hrs/week

Robert Garcia Director 2.00 hrs/week

Ruben Minutti Zanatta Honorary Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Bright Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Suarez Director 2.00 hrs/week

Teresa Nino Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Tyler Schroeder Chair Advisor 2.00 hrs/week

Victor Reyna Honorary Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Yvette Robinson Director 2.00 hrs/week

Jorge Herrera General Counsel Herrera Law Firm

Luis A. Rodriguez President & CEO

Dr. Rubén Minutti Zanatta Honorary Chair

Jose Maria Gonzalez Economic/International Development Chair Cross National Advisory Partners

Martin Gutierrez Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair

Dr. Robert Garza Education / Workforce Development Committee Co-Chair

Lori Alvarez Leadership Committee Chair

Joe Peña Finance Committee Chair

Hector Amaya Board Director

Noah Almanza Board Director

Edward Benavides Board Director

Kim Biffle Board Director

Jennifer Delgado Board Director

Board Director Board Member

Alex Ireta Board DirectorSWBC

Kurt Robinson Board Director

Allison Reyes Board Director Reyes Automotive Group

Lisa Sanchez Board Director

Steve Alaniz Chair Advisor

Hope Andrade Chair Advisor

Leo Gomez Chair Advisor

Anita Uribe Martin Chair Advisor

Manny Peleaz Chair Advisor

Rosa Santana Chair Advisor

Phillip Sanchez Director of Membership

Alejandro Chavez Assistant Director of Membership

Victoria Quintanilla Membership Specialist

Crystal Cantu Director of Special Events and Communications

Jessica Palacios Director of Government Affairs

Bianca Perez Director of Leadership Programs

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2020)

$15K

Highest Paid

$10K

Brandon Petrosky

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brandon Petrosky	2020 CFO	$0	$10,329	$10,329	50
Marina Gonzales	2020 Preside	$0	$2,960	$2,960	40
Ellen Battles	2020 Chief O	$0	$764	$764	40
Brianna Dimas	COO	$0	$657	$657	50
Diane Sanchez	President &	$0	$435	$435	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brandon Petrosky	CFO	$0	$12,363	$12,363	50
Brianna Dimas	COO	$0	$8,053	$8,053	50
Diane Sanchez	2019 Preside	$0	$7,670	$7,670	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation

Phone

(210) 225-0462

Social

Visit Website

3006 General Hudnell Drive San Antonio, TX 78226

Hispanic Leadership Development Foundation

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Business Support

Network Building

Youth Development

Advocacy Efforts

Programs and Initiatives

Business Development

Youth Programs

Community Advocacy

Team & Leadership

Luis Rodriguez

Jorge Herrera

Steve Alaniz

Anamaria Suescun-Fast

Lisa Navarro-Gonzales

Juan Antonio Flores

Liza Barratachea

Noah Garcia

Dr. Rubén Minutti Zanatta

Jose Maria Gonzalez

Angie Gaona

Patricia Luna

Martin Gutierrez

Tyler Schroeder

Dr. Robert Garza

Carla Wright

Lori Alvarez

Fernanda Cardenas

KJ Feder

Joe Peña

Hector Amaya

Noah Almanza

Edward Benavides

Kim Biffle

Gabriela Carmona

Lori Castillo

Orlando Castaneda

Jennifer Delgado

Eduardo Garcia

Board Director

Monica Garza, MPA

Leticia "Letty" Gonzales

Bryan Gonzales

Alex Ireta

Moises Macias

Michelle Martinez

Patricia Mejia

Daniel Mezza

Kurt Robinson

Allison Reyes

Lisa Sanchez

Jessica Serna

Stephanie Suarez

Hope Andrade

Leo Gomez

Denise Hernandez

Anita Uribe Martin

Manny Peleaz

JD Salinas

Rosa Santana

Victor Reyna

Phillip Sanchez

Alejandro Chavez

Victoria Quintanilla

Crystal Cantu

Jessica Palacios

Bianca Perez

Milestones

Original Chamber Founded

Foundation Established

Five-Star Accreditation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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